Richard Haas:  

I attended Briar Cliff College after high school, followed by Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport,Ia. Married Jeannie Torgerson (class of 72) in Nov.74. and following graduation we decided to stay in Iowa. Basically, we just picked a spot. It happened to be Mason City. We have lived here since 1976. I have been in private practice for 34 years. Jeanne and I have three children and five grandchildren. David our oldest has been in practice with me the last five years. I have been a life long student. And I am still learning. I earned a board certification in orthopedics in 85, certified in acupunture, occupational health, board certified in clinical nutrition in 08. Certified in Health Care Quality Management, Served on the Iowa Chiropractic Society board for ten years and served as its' president in 2002/03. I just completed a two year term for the Iowa Department of Health advisory board on Medical Home. On the lighter side, I love to golf, fish, trap shoot, and do bullseye pistol. When I was 50, I had a mid-life crisis and decided to get my pilots license. Since then, I earned my instrument rating and my commercial rating. When I fly, I'm like a kid on a skateboard. Now I am working on my certification as a flight instructor. (something to do when I semi-retire). I would love to teach...Expand for more